FACTORY MANAGER

JOB TITLE: Factory Manager

LOCATION: Nairobi

REPORTING TO: Head of Finance & Operations

Vivo presently operates 30 physical stores in Kenya, 2 stores in Uganda, another in Rwanda, and an online presence. Our Mission and Vision, “To be Africa’s most loved fashion brand” and “Africa Dressing Herself,” steer our five core company values. We prioritize our customers, aiming to enhance their lives through our products while nurturing and developing our talent and employees within the Vivo family. This underscores our commitment to recruiting, cultivating, and retaining the brightest minds globally. Embracing our fundamental principles — #OurPeopleFirst, #OneTeam, #DelightOurCustomers, #ChallengeTheStatusQuo, and #OwnTheResult — fosters a distinctive culture throughout our organization, enabling us to unlock the immense potential of this dynamic industry.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage Vivo Fashion Group’s apparel production operations — covering cut, make, trim, and finishing — ensuring output targets are achieved in line with quality, cost, and delivery expectations. The Factory Manager oversees end-to-end factory performance, including Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Production teams. The role ensures adherence to Vivo’s standards for quality, safety, and sustainability, while continuously improving productivity and efficiency to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily apparel manufacturing operations (cut, make, trim, finishing) to achieve production, quality, and cost targets.
• Develop weekly and monthly production schedules based on business demand.
• Enforce and continuously improve quality systems, including inline and end-line inspection processes.
• Monitor production efficiency, downtime, and quality through Odoo ERP dashboards and daily Gemba reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Manage preventive maintenance and ensure optimal equipment uptime.
• Oversee operator training and performance management for consistent productivity.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain for timely fabric, trims, and materials availability.
• Partner with HR to ensure adequate staffing, adherence to labor laws, and healthy work culture.
• Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Recommend machinery, layout, or process changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Prepare and present weekly production and quality performance reports to management.
• Foster collaboration across production, QA, and design functions to enable fast product development and continuous improvement.

Key Skills

• Deep knowledge of garment production, quality inspection standards, and corrective-action processes.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and continuous-improvement techniques.
• Strong analytical capability to interpret production and quality data from Odoo ERP.
• Leadership: Builds strong, accountable teams across production and QA.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies root causes and drives rapid countermeasures.
• Change Management: Leads process improvements and system adoption.
• Communication: Provides clear direction and constructive feedback.
• Resilience: Maintains composure and focus under production pressure.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial / Mechanical / Textile Engineering, Production Management, or related field
• Minimum 8 years in apparel manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a factory-leadership role overseeing production and quality teams
• ISO 9001 / ISO 45001 / Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Industrial Safety
• Odoo ERP, Microsoft Excel, familiarity with automated sewing and finishing equipment

How to Apply

Apply Here Application deadline will be 30th January 2026 Close of Business.